Jacob More

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Jacob More (Scottish, 1740 - 1793)

More initially worked as a painter of stage scenery for the New Theatre in Edinburgh before concentrating on landscape painting. He had trained with Robert Norie and Alexander Nasmyth, combining observation from nature with a strong sense of formal design. His views of the Clyde Falls established his artistic reputation in Edinburgh and London. In early 1771, he moved to London where his work attracted the attention of Sir Joshua Reynolds, President of the Royal Academy. More then travelled to Rome and decided to settle there. He enjoyed international acclaim as 'More of Rome', working with Allan Ramsay and painting classical landscapes.

Classical landscape

A tradition of landscape painting with its origins in ancient Roman art and revived in the 17th century by artists such as Nicholas Poussin. It usually includes a variety of natural forms, some buildings or other man-made structures, and human figures or animals. The positioning of each element is calculated to create harmony and balance.

Royal Academy

An independent institution founded in 1768 with Sir Joshua Reynolds as its first president. It is governed by the Royal Academicians - leading painters, sculptors, printmakers and architects, which number no more than 80 at one time. It organises exhibitions at its London galleries, including an annual Summer Exhibition.